As a coffee addict er drinker, I am always looking for new ways to enjoy my favorite beverage. Last week I was given the opportunity to test out  Coffee-Mate Natural Bliss Coffee Creamer, and while I was willing, I had two reservations. For one I don't normally use liquid creamer so I wasn't sure how I would like the switch and I really didn't know what to expect in terms of flavor because I am used to partially hydrogenated oils in my creamer (I know it sounds gross, but it makes the … [Read more...]

What Cha' Need: 1/3 cp Olive Oil 1/4 cp Lime Juice 2 tbsp Tequila 1 tsp McCormick® Cilantro Leaves 1 tsp McCormick® Garlic Powder 1/4 tsp McCormick® Cumin 1/4 tsp McCormick® Red Pepper 1/4 tsp Seasoned Salt 1 1/2 lb Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast Halves   How Ya Make It: 1. Mix all ingredients, except chicken, in small bowl. Place chicken in large resealable plastic bag or glass dish. Add marinade; turn to coat well. 2. Refrigerate 15 minutes or longer for extra … [Read more...]

I love Easter! It is one of my favorite times of year. Spring brings new birth, and Easter is a reminder of that new birth for me and my family. We love getting together with loved ones and sharing meals, but often we are left with so many leftovers that in a family of my size can easily turn to waste (which I do not like). So this year I am planning ahead and figuring out ways to use or most common leftover...ham! Easy Hawaiian Sweet Potato Skins: What Ch'a Need: - 4 Microwaveable … [Read more...]

Chicken is one of the healthiest meats; it is low in fat and provides plenty of protein and vitamins. If you are a keen cook and you love trying out new recipes, then you might be interested in learning how you can make sweet and sour chicken. If you love chicken, you are sure to have cooked it in various ways, from grilling it with some vegetables, to shaping it into patties and frying to make a burger. As you probably already know, if you fry the meat for too long, it becomes very tough and … [Read more...]

A few days ago I tried my hand at a recipe that I normally wouldn't attempt. Living in an apartment where we can't have gas grills puts a few limits on my menu choices. I just assumed that steak would be reserved for visits to my parents house, but I found out that that may not be necessary after all! I served up the most delicious sauce covered filet mignon, and plan to continue because my kids were very impressed (hey I'll take what I can get when it comes to compliments on my … [Read more...]

What Cha' Need: - 2 Eggs - 1/4 Tsp Garlic Powder -4oz Feta Cheese - 1 Box Chopped Spinach (Thawed & Drained) - 1 Pk Ground Turkey - Whole Wheat Hamburger Buns, Ketchup, Mustard, BBQ Sauce (your favorite condiments)   How Ya Make It: Heat 1Tbsp of Olive Oil in a large skillet. Mix all ingredients well, and form into 6 patties. Cook on Med-High for 5-6 minutes per side for about 15 min (test to insure the meat is cooked all the way through). … [Read more...]

We had this for dinner last night and it was AWESOME! If you want to cut the sugar you could go with regular corn instead of creamed corn. This has been one of my favorite meals to date. It was so easy to make, and the kids loved it (they even ate the bell peppers and onions). If you're looking for an easy meal or something to take to a church pot luck, look no further! Total Cost (Walmart): $6.93 What Cha' Need: -1 pk Ground Turkey $3.38 - 1 onion chopped .61 - 1 green bell pepper diced … [Read more...]

Cheesy Chicken Spaghetti Recipe:  What Cha' Need: - 3-4 Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts - 1 Can RO*TEL® -8oz  VELVEETA® - 1 Can Cream of Mushroom Soup - 1 pack of Spaghetti Noodles - Olive Oil - Garlic Powder - Milk How Ya Make It: - Boil Chicken 15 minutes take out of water and let cool - While chicken is boiling mix drained RO*TEL® with soup and stir in a dash of garlic powder. Mix well. -Melt the  VELVEETA® in the microwave stirring and adding … [Read more...]

You may remember that a few weeks ago I posted a recipe that I created to enter the Creative Crescent Recipe Sweepstakes. Well, if you wouldn't mind I would LOVE to have your vote! My meal has my name and picture beside it (Shasta), so please please please vote for me! By voting and commenting you can enter to win  $1000 grocery card! Since you stopped by, and I don't want to just selfishly ask for votes I will also share another awesome recipe with you from … [Read more...]

Every day when my kids come home from school they have one thing on their mind... EATING. The first question I get "What's for snack today". Which is the followed by "Mom when will we get our snack". I have not been very good at planning snacks over the last few weeks. I have been a little preoccupied with my life, so I am happy that we had the opportunity to do this shop because it reminded me that I need to make sure I'm not handing out last minute snacks like this: Yes, I admit this … [Read more...]